Man sentenced to life over plot to kidnap, rape and murder UK TV personality Holly Willoughby

A 26-year-old mother named Valerie, who had recently returned from working in Queensland, was among the casualties of Vanuatu's worst earthquake in a century, with the death toll at 14 and over 200 injured. Australian rescue teams arrived in Port Vila, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to provide aid and support as the country begins its recovery efforts. The earthquake caused significant destruction of key infrastructure, with international assistance needed, while locals remain fearful...

A South Australian father had to perform CPR on his seven-year-old son Leo, who was unresponsive and experiencing a seizure, while waiting for an ambulance that took 35 minutes to arrive instead of the expected 16 minutes. SA Ambulance acknowledged the unacceptable delay caused by a busy afternoon for crews and conducted a review of the response time. The father expressed hope that authorities will take action to prevent similar distressing situations for other families...

Richard Curtis has only seen ‘Love Actually’ twice since its release in 2003, with one viewing being a "ghastly" experience at an American cinema. The second time, with a live orchestra at Drury Lane, was much more enjoyable, with a sweet moment when his family members received applause. In his new animated festive movie ‘That Christmas’, there is a joke referencing ‘Love Actually’, highlighting how older films like his may be perceived by younger audiences....

Ashwin unexpectedly retired from international cricket after a bizarre Test match at the Gabba, where Australia's top order collapsed in a frenzied hour on day five before the game was called off due to severe weather. Despite the draw, Australia faces doubts about its vulnerable batters while India has successfully navigated the first three Tests and needs just one win to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With Hazlewood injured, Australia must rely on Khawaja, Marsh, and...

Greater Shepparton Council initially decided not to fund Australia Day events in 2023 but reversed the decision in April, now organizing Shepparton city's celebrations. The move sparked controversy among the Indigenous community, with Levi Power criticizing the lack of consultation and expressing disappointment in the council's decision-making process. Despite protests and dissent from Cr Sam Spinks, the council voted 8-1 to fund Australia Day events, citing the importance of acknowledging the national day while acknowledging...

Wests Tigers confirmed that England international John Bateman will leave the club to join North Queensland on a two-year deal, with Bateman having two years remaining on his Wests Tigers contract. The Cowboys expressed delight in securing Bateman for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, citing his defensive prowess and mentoring potential for younger forwards as key reasons for the signing. Bateman, who played 32 NRL matches for Wests Tigers across two seasons and previously had...